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LDH is announcing the distribution schedule for state-funded emergency assistance to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households that include the elderly, disabled, or children. Households consisting only of able-bodied adults will not receive state-funded emergency assistance.
Starting November 1, Louisiana will provide emergency state-funded assistance to SNAP for the elderly, disabled, or children.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is announcing that due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued to recipients starting November 1.
Over time, this will reduce paperwork and wait times for residents, increase efficiency for staff, and create a more streamlined experience for Louisiana families.
The Louisiana Department of Health is officially launching Project M.O.M. (Maternal Overdose Mortality).
These priorities were established to create focus and address overarching problems that have prevented Louisianans from achieving better health and independence.
This recognition is awarded to hospitals that have committed to quality improvement practices aimed at enhancing birth outcomes for mothers in Louisiana.
Once registered, doulas may be able to be reimbursed by insurance providers for up to $1,500 per pregnancy.
Screening for syphilis in pregnant women and treating it promptly when it is diagnosed is a critical strategy in preventing syphilis from being passed to newborns.
However, drowning remains the leading cause of injury-related death in children under 4 years of age.
The hospitals were recognized for committing to practices that improve quality and outcomes for women giving birth.
The report provides crucial insights into causes and disparities of deaths among women within a year of pregnancy in Louisiana.